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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.83, 671.74 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.83, 671.74 and 139.88 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.83 : 671.74 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.83/671.74 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.83x = 671.74 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.83x = 93,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,961.33/447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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